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PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA) - GENERAL MANAGER: GROUP LEGAL SERVICES, CORPORATE (BRAAMFONTEIN)
PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)
JOB TITLE: General Manager: Group Legal Services
SALARY GROUP: Executive Management Level
LOCATION: PRASA Corporate (Braamfontein)
DEPARTMENT: Group Legal, Risk and Compliance
POST NUMBER: TBA
REFERENCE: R&S/GMLS/GLRC/202
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION: To direct and oversee the functions and activities of Group Legal Services
OUTPUTS:
• Analyse the strategy and business plan of the PRASA Group to determine the deliverables of Group Legal Services
• Develop the business plan, strategies and policies of Group Legal Services in alignment with Group strategy.
• Create and maintain a climate conducive for performance to ensure that Group Legal Services delivers against objectives.
• Develop and implement performance indicators for Group Legal Services and the persons reporting to him/her.
• Develop and ensure implementation of SLAs in collaboration with the internal clients supported by Group Legal Services.
• Implement and monitor compliance to the legal strategy and business plans of Group Legal Services.
• Provide legal service and support to the PRASA Group and the various Departments and business units across the Group
• Provide and oversee legal advice to all areas of the business including the drafting, vetting and negotiation of contracts.
• Support the procurement process within the organisation and ensure standardization of contracts.
• Ensure that litigation processes are managed effectively and efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Negotiate, analyse, draft and interpret various legal instruments for and on behalf of the PRASA Group.
• Advise on the legal effects of policy proposals (internal and external) and assist in the revision and amendment of the Group’s policies & procedures.
• Ensure and promote awareness of the Legal prescripts applicable to the PRASA Group.
• Actively contribute and participate in various committees and forums.
KNOWLEDGE:
• Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation applicable to Legal fraternity.
• Knowledge and understanding of the company policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant to the policies and procedures
• Ensure that litigation processes are managed effectively and efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Negotiate, analyse, draft and interpret various legal instruments for and on behalf of the PRASA Group.
• Advise on the legal effects of policy proposals (internal and external) and assist in the revision and amendment of the Group’s policies & procedures.
• Ensure and promote awareness of the Legal prescripts applicable to the PRASA Group.
• Actively contribute and participate in various committees and forums.
KNOWLEDGE:
• Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation applicable to Legal fraternity.
• Knowledge and understanding of the company policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant to the policies and procedures
SKILLS:
• Advanced Communication
• Analytical
• Advanced Interpersonal
• Computer
• Conflict Management
• Management
• Negotiation
• Presentation
• Problem Solving
ATTITUDES:
• Accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Results driven
• Agile
• Strategic Thinking
• Helicopter perspective
• Honest and integrity
• Lateral Thinking
• Independent
• Judgement
• Professionalism
CAPABILITIES:
Minimum Requirements:
• 4 Year Tertiary Degree in Law
• Admitted attorney
Experience:
• 10 Years’ Experience in the legal environment
• 10 Years as a Practicing Commercial Attorney
Please apply by completing an internal application form and submitting this together with your complete CV to: Manager: Recruitment & Selection: PRASA, Private Bag X101, Braamfontein, 2017, For the attention of: Katleho Musa or e-mail kmusa@prasa.com
CLOSING DATE: 09 February 2021
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
MANAGER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows:
MALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
FEMALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White